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Art & Culture

Congo Style: how two dictators shaped the DRC’s art, architecture and monuments

Instead of dismissing what he built as only the work of a dictator, I draw out the complexity of this time and what it meant to celebrate African craft, art forms and traditional culture.

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - March 5, 2024March 5, 2024
Art & Culture

Triggerfish, Ng’endo Mukii, Africa’s busy animation ecosystem all recognised in Annie Award

South African animation house Triggerfish and Kenyan writer Ng’endo Mukii were big winners in the TV/Media category at this year's Annie Award. But the recognition, for their episode of the animated Disney series, Kizazi Moto, echoes far beyond this one production.

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - February 25, 2024February 25, 2024
Sports

Kelvin Kiptum: the Kenyan runner who redefined what it takes to win marathons

Kiptum was one of the most exciting prospects to emerge in road running anywhere in years, having broken the world record in only his third appearance in an elite marathon.

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - February 16, 2024February 16, 2024
Art & Culture

Ghana’s looted Asante gold comes home (for now) – Asante ruler’s advisor tells us about the deal

Why is it a six year loan and not an outright return?

by The Conversation February 11, 2024February 6, 2024
Music & Film

Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?

The Grammys claims to recognise excellence. But it also celebrates US cultural imperialism and commercial success – a track record evident in its history.

by The Conversation February 6, 2024February 6, 2024
Art & Culture

The Nakuru Kitabu Fest — January 28th 2024, Nakuru Players Theatre

The Nakuru Kitabu Fest is a half- day festival that runs every month at the Nakuru Players Theatre. The event starts at 2:00pm and ends at 5:30pm in the evening.

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - January 26, 2024January 26, 2024
Art & Culture

Julie Mehretu’s ‘’Walkers with the Dawn and Morning’ sold for US$10.38 million: A new record for an African-born artist

Julie Mehretu's recent sale of a painting at auction is the highest ever made by an African artist, surpassing her own record set just a month earlier. This achievement underscores a burgeoning global interest in contemporary African art.

by bird - African Stories Agency November 20, 2023November 20, 2023
African Cultural Knowledge

Blood, Thicker Than Water?

We are more connected to people by the experiences we have shared with them than by the blood we share with others.

by Olubunmi Familoni November 13, 2023November 12, 2023
African Cultural Knowledge

Death and mourning in Ghana: how gender shapes the rituals of the Akan people

Mourning rituals are another area of life that’s shaped by gender in Ghana – as in many other cultures of the world.

by The Conversation September 19, 2023September 18, 2023
Art & Culture LONGREADS Music & Film

Kaskie Vibaya and the Semiotics of Gengetone

“Kaskie vibaya huko kwenu!” A retort. Witty. Acidic. It stings. Go cry at your home. Go be in your feelings at your home. Go be in your emotions at your momma’s house. Go feel bad somewhere else. If you are not familiar with the phrase, you might be the only Kenyan who isn’t.

by Eric Rugara September 8, 2023May 25, 2025
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